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Cranberry Tartlet Holiday Recipe

October 31, 2012

Chef Bill Salade created this delicious cranberry dessert that is perfect for your special occasion! We are sure your guests will love the tartness of the fresh cranberries, brightness of the orange zest, and that wonderful "Fall" combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The bark is the finishing touch that will put this Destination Dish over the top - enjoy!

Cranberry Tartlet with Cinnamon Crumble Served with Cranberry and Date “Bark”

Stir together cranberries, sugar, juice, zest, and spices, in a large saucepan, set over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, and continue to boil until thickened, about 15-20 minutes. Cool and chill mixture completely.

To make the tart dough, place flour and salt in a food processor. Add butter and shortening and pulse until evenly incorporated. Add ice water, gradually, and process until mixed, and dough comes together. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface, cut circles out using a cookie cutter, and fit dough into mini tart or muffin pans. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until dough is golden; Cool.

Fill tart shells with cranberry filling, and top with crumble. Bake at 375 until crumble turns golden brown.